PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY - 3rd Ed. (2005)

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  1. Note that postoperative sensitivity may occur and should be relieved with
    paracetamol.

  2. Assess the change⎯it may be necessary to repeat the process 3-10 times per arch.
    Treat one arch at a time. Keep the patient under review as rebleaching may be
    required after 1 or more years.

  3. Take postoperative photographs with the original 'Vita' shade tooth included.


This technique is very time consuming and retreatment may be necessary so the
patient must be highly motivated. The technique can be used in the treatment of
discolouration caused by pulp chamber sclerosis (531HFig. 10.4 (a)-(c)). These cases
require isolation of the single tooth.

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